Melanotaenia mubiensis Allen, 1996
Mubi rainbowfish
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Family:  Melanotaeniidae (Rainbowfishes, blue eyes)
Max. size:  9.26 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Oceania: Papua New Guinea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits narrow, crystal clear streams in closed-canopy forest, flowing through limestone hills (Ref. 26387).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 06 December 2019 (B1ab(v)+2ab(v)) Ref. (124695)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 21.04.98

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